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There is room for everyone in Marquez's Luna Park, as long as you are content to finish third. Marc likes to play with Alex a lot, but even more to win. Bagnaia would also like to have some fun with them, but they wouldn't let him on the ride. There was already Morbidelli, who had been waiting in line for four years.
THE GOOD - After almost four years, or if you prefer 1,414 days, Morbidelli was back on the podium. Between the red pill and the yellow pill, Franco chose the neon yellow one from VR46 Ducati. It has an energizing effect, great for dancing a bit of samba in the land of the tango. The steps are the right ones, now he needs to pick up the pace again.
THE BAD - Jorge Martin is at home, Lorenzo Savadori joined him in the infirmary, Marco Bezzecchi did not even get past the first corner, and Ai Ogura was disqualified. That would leave Raul Fernandez, who had the sole merit of bringing the Aprilia to the finish line and taking a point thanks to his teammate's misfortunes. A bit thin.
THE UGLY - The battle was supposed to be against Marquez, instead for the moment it is against himself. The Ducati is still the same (in every sense), but it is Pecco Bagnaia who has changed. He is pretending that placings are useful for the future, but he is incapable of lying. Without even the consolation of Sunday's podium, he will have a few days to meditate. Or perhaps, the problem is one of overthinking.
THE DISAPPOINTMENT - After winter testing, the sun seems to be rising in Iwata. Black clouds, however, have been gathering over the skies there, no longer blue but gray. With sister Honda making strides forward, Yamaha are imitating a shrimp. Waiting for the V4, hoping it will be the panacea for all ills.
THE CONFIRMATION - At 32 years of age, Marc Marquez has rediscovered himself as a child who likes to play with his brother. Instead of his own bedroom, they have chosen circuits around the world. One always wins, but they both have fun. The collection of family photos on the podium increases, more room will have to be made on the walls.
THE MISTAKE - With that bike there, even as a rookie, one would have to get noticed for more than a penalty for knocking out another rider. Fermin Aldeguer is in the background. It's still early to draw conclusions, and thank goodness for that.
THE SURPRISE - Dreaming of a podium finish on a Honda, without the use of drugs, would have been impossible at least a few months ago. Instead, Johann Zarco believed it, and not just him. The Frenchman tried and liked it.
THE SURPRISE - Di Giannantonio's move on Zarco in the esses on the last lap. Nice and precise, what was needed to complete the Ducati top 5.
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